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2011 SANTA CLARA HISTORIC HOME TOUR

2011 SANTA CLARA HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Admin

November 30, 2011

The tradition of the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour, which began 33 years ago, will proudly continue this year. The…

Carden Kids Help Families in Need

Carden Kids Help Families in Need

Melissa McKenzie

November 30, 2011

On Friday, November 18, the students of Carden Academy in Santa Clara came to school with canned cranberry sauce, instant…

Council Representation on City Committees

Council Representation on City Committees

Carolyn Schuk

November 30, 2011

Santa Clara City Council members’ service isn’t limited to their participation in City Council meetings. They also serve on the…

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Chris Kinney

November 30, 2011

For the 5th year, the Marsalli family invited anyone in need or alone to share a free dinner with them…

Downtown San Jose Festivities for the Family over Thanksgiving Weekend

Downtown San Jose Festivities for the Family over Thanksgiving Weekend

Diane Andrews

November 23, 2011

Make a trip to downtown San Jose for Thanksgiving weekend festivities the whole family can enjoy. The 39-year-old Harvest Festival,…

How I Balanced the California Budget

How I Balanced the California Budget

Carolyn Schuk

November 23, 2011

More than a few of us have said – or thought – that surely we could do better than California’s…

How to Score as a Small Business Owner

How to Score as a Small Business Owner

Diane Andrews

November 23, 2011

If you’re wondering what it takes to start a small business in the Bay Area or need expert advice on…

Loraine’s Century Celebration

Loraine’s Century Celebration

Admin

November 23, 2011

Loraine Gruen celebrated her 100th birthday with her usual Joie de Vivre. Born November 11, 1911, Loraine’s unquenchable spirit has…

Tower Heist / Rated PG-13 for language and minor violence.

Karl Scott

November 23, 2011

Tower Heist opened in theaters on November 4th. One national theater chain declined to book the film because the studio…

Recovery Store Offers Hope

Recovery Store Offers Hope

Cynthia Cheng

November 23, 2011

“We never intended to open a recovery store-it just happened,” says Angie Bottorff, a co-owner of All About Recovery, a…

Santa Clara Arts Walk Celebrates 5 Years and $45K for Local Arts Groups

Santa Clara Arts Walk Celebrates 5 Years and $45K for Local Arts Groups

Carolyn Schuk

November 23, 2011

The sun was shining both literally and figuratively on the Arts Walk Santa Clara last month when 50 walkers raised…

Santa Clara Soprano Nancy Wait Kromm Celebrates the Human Spirit in Song

Santa Clara Soprano Nancy Wait Kromm Celebrates the Human Spirit in Song

Carolyn Schuk

November 23, 2011

Soprano Nancy Wait Kromm is known for her engaging performances of new and interesting music. Her debut in November of…

Seniors, Kids, and Families Up for Holiday Adoption

Seniors, Kids, and Families Up for Holiday Adoption

Diane Andrews

November 23, 2011

Brighten the holiday season for yourself and others by adopting a senior, a foster child, or a family in need….

Silver Anniversary for Santa Clara Players

Silver Anniversary for Santa Clara Players

Carolyn Schuk

November 23, 2011

In 1962, an enterprising group of theater lovers, sponsored by the Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department, put on a…

Skiers-Boarders Convene at Convention Center

Skiers-Boarders Convene at Convention Center

Melissa McKenzie

November 23, 2011

Thousands of winter sports enthusiasts descended upon the Santa Clara Convention Center November 12 and 13 for the annual Ski…

HR Director Tells All

Bob Goldman

November 23, 2011

I don’t believe in reincarnation, but just in case it’s true, let me go on record. I want to come…

CLASS NOTES – Understanding the Meaning of Thanksgiving

Margaret Lavin

November 23, 2011

People often inquire about my ability to work with middle school children citing their often unpredictable, narcissistic and unruly behavior….

Council Discussion of El Camino Residential Project Illustrates Policy Challenges

Council Discussion of El Camino Residential Project Illustrates Policy Challenges

Carolyn Schuk

November 23, 2011

During elections we love to toss around hot air-filled slogans like “affordable housing,” “green building,” and “transit-oriented development.” But few…

Getting to Know Santa Clara Vanguard

Getting to Know Santa Clara Vanguard

Larry Sacks

November 23, 2011

Winners. Undefeated. First place. World Title. Read over the history of the Santa Clara Vanguard, and these words are repeated…

49ers Stadium Development Agreement, Preliminary Financing Review at Dec. 6 Council Meeting

Carolyn Schuk

November 16, 2011

Come New Year’s Day 2012, the 49ers stadium project will start moving ahead at a notably faster pace. So, despite…